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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.18, 1,353.54 and 491.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.18, 1,353.54 and 491.70 is: 736.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.18 : 1,353.54 = 491.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.18/1,353.54 = 491.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.18x = 1,353.54 × 491.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.18x = 665,535.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,535.62/903.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.88

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